What Hi-Fi?

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home cinema products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the best equipment for your cash, with the magazine's advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies.

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HOW WE TEST

Marantz Model 70 • Marantz’s capable Model 70 amplifier builds on solid foundations at a price

Marantz CD 70 • Marantz keeps the CD player flag flying with excellent results

Denon AVR-X2900H • Denon’s latest mid-range AVR is another likeable and feature-packed amplifier

KEF LS Luxe • A stellar wireless speaker system that will light up your life

Acoustic Energy AE Active • All-analogue active speakers that are ferociously talented

Grado SR325 Classic • Classic by name, classic by nature?

Q Acoustics 3050c 5.1 • Q Acoustics’ latest 5.1 speaker package delivers an exciting surround sound experience

Hisense XR10 • Hisense’s stylish new flagship projector is a home entertainment beast

Samsung S85H • One of the best entry-level OLED TVs we have tested, but it isn’t perfect

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“NEVER BEFORE IN OUR INDUSTRY HAS A FORMAT COME BACK FROM THE DEAD QUITE LIKE VINYL” • Turntable engineers discuss all things record-related, including one major flaw that needs addressing

INSIDER TOP FIVE LAUNCHES • Five products to look out for this month

Floored genius • For around a grand, each talented pair of floorstanding speakers here would be a smart choice – but which is best?

Acoustic Energy AE309 Mk2 • Acoustic Energy’s 300 Series speakers serve up another sonic treat

Dali Sonik 5 • Dali’s compact new floorstanders sound bigger than they look

Fyne Audio F501E • The ‘E’ could stand for economy, but it could easily be for excellent value for money too

Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G • Do these stylish floorstanders live up to their looks?

Verdict WINNER Dali Sonik 5 • With sound that transcends both their humble dimensions and the competition, the Dali Sonik 5 take the win at this price

Arcam A5+ vs Marantz Model 70: which stereo amplifier is best for you? • We pit the new Marantz stereo amplifier against its formidable Arcam price rival

Setting the bar • Four heavyweight soundbars with a price to match, but which aim to bring class-leading sound to your movie watching

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max • Sennheiser’s enormous Ambeo soundbar justifies its premium price

KEF XIO • KEF’s first soundbar does not disappoint

Focal Mu-so Hekla • The explosive Hekla lives up to its name

Canvas HiFi Canvas 65 • The most unusual soundbar to ever enter our AV testing room is an exciting (if niche) proposition

Get into the groove • We’ve rounded up seven fantastic, fuss-free turntables that will get you up and spinning records with the minimum of effort

Sony PS-LX3BT • An excellent entry point into vinyl

Audio-Technica AT-LP5x • A fine sounding, fuss-free turntable

Sony PS-LX5BT • A do-it-all deck with talent to spare

Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT • Pro-Ject nails the affordable Bluetooth turntable recipe

Audio-Technica AT-LP8X • Well-made, convenient and capable

Technics SL-1500C • A beautifully made and fuss-free record player with a fine built-in phono stage

Dual CS 618Q • Composed and detailed deck with bonus features

Yamaha YH-5000SE vs YH-4000: which wired headphones are best for audiophiles? • Similar in name, design and performance – but not in price

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